How to Get Rid of Spider Mites on Vines

Keep spider mites away from your vines with a few simple steps.

Spider mites, which are tiny relations of spiders, can infest your vines and plants, indoors and outdoors. If they are not exterminated, they can kill your plants. Getting rid of them is often difficult, but with proper maintenance you can keep your vines free of mites. If your indoor plants have spider mites, you can use natural methods to eliminate them without resorting to pesticides. Look for webs between the leaves of your vines to detect spider mites.

Things You'll Need

• Soap
• Water
• Sponge
• Predatory mites
• Neem oil

Instructions

1. Wash the leaves of your ivy by dipping them gently into a sink full of lukewarm water. Rinse the leaves clean in room-temperature water and allow them to dry naturally.

2. Release predatory mites on the vines if your plants are outdoors. These mites eat spider mites, wiping out the population on your vines.

3. Spray neem oil on the vines every few days to keep the spider mite infestation in check and prevent it from recurring. Keep this up until there are no more spider mites.

4. Check your vines frequently to make sure there aren't any new spider mites, and repeat these steps if necessary.

References

• Vegetable Gardening Guru: Vegetable Garden Pests
• Guide To House Plants: How To Kill Spider Mites On Plants